Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Kennedy (née Cullinan)
Ironmills, Ballinakill, Laois, R32K260
Maureen died peacefully at St.Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny in her 100th year. She is predeceased by her husband Lar, brothers, sisters, brothers in law and sisters in law. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Alice, sons John and Eamonn, son in law Martin, daughters in law Breda and Liz, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home from 2oc on Wednesday with Rosary at 7oc. Funeral Mass at 12oc on Thursday in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery.
Seamus Dunne
Hackney, London and formerly of Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of Seamus Dunne, Hackney, formerly of Trumera, Mountrath Co Laois, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024 at St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved Dad of Vincent, Catherine and James and Grandad to Joshua and Brenna.
Predeceased by his brothers William, James, Har, Peter, Fintan and Martin and sisters Mai, Bridie, Margaret, Kathleen and Josie.
He will be sadly be missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral 17/1/2024 at 11 am in St John the Baptist Church, King Edward Road, Hackney, London.
Family flowers only please – donations, if desired, to St Joseph’s Hospice in memory of Seamus Dunne.
Zita Hayes (née White)
The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the care of Marymount Care Centre Lucan. Predeceased by her husband Eddie, brothers Reggie and Pat, brothers-in-law Gerry and Padraig and sister-in-law Angela. Deeply regretted by her sons Ian and Padraig, sister Monica, sisters-in-law Mary and Jo, granddaughters Emma, Megan, Maggie and Devon, daughters -in-law Liz and Monica, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews who were a big part of Zita’s life and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5.30 pm. on Wednesday with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11 am. in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix . Interment afterwards in Bohernabreena Cemetery Dublin. Arriving 1.15 pm. approx.
The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Oliver Peter Delaney
Ballincollig, Cork/Mountmellick, Laois
Oliver Peter Delaney, (Ballincollig, Co. Cork & formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois).
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Oliver Delaney, cherished husband of the late Nuala, and beloved father of Gerard, Trevor, Emlyn & Gavin. A wonderful grandfather to Mark, Emma, Rebecca, Christian, Maria, Carl, David, Adam, Seán, Sam & Charlie, and a great-grandfather to Pippa, Ciarán & Ronan. Treasured father-in-law to Maureen, Jean, Julieann & Anne-Marie. He will be fondly missed by his brother PJ, his sisters-in-law Ann & Susan, brother-in-law Tom, and his many nieces & nephews. His lifelong, loyal friends will forever hold him in their hearts & memories.
Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig (Eircode P31 W982) on Wednesday (18th) from 6pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 12.30pm Thursday (19th) in the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig. Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery.
Oliver is finally reunited in Heaven with his adored wife Nuala, following many brave years of separation.
Annie Kelly (née Gorman)
“St. Martins”, Acargar, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 VR60/Tullamore, Offaly
Late of Clonminch, Tullamore. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Pre deceased by her beloved husband Anthony Oliver. Annie will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family Martin, Marie (Quinn), Ann (Lowbridge), Imelda (Donovan) and Rita (Conroy), daughter in law Margaret, sons in law Martin, John and Pat, her 13 adored grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, brother in law Eddie, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at her home on Monday from 5pm until 8pm and on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Laois-Offaly Palliative care teams.
House Private On Wednesday Morning
Funeral Mass can be viewed on
https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Geraldine Silano (née Gibbons)
Mullingar, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons) Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ and Rathdowney, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar.
Predeceased by her husband Gene, parents David and Ellie, siblings Maeve (Wallis), Jim,Sr., Rita, Loly (Patterson), Haul and David.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Helen (O’Sullivan), Rose (MacHugh), Claire (Donohue), brother Noel, son Eugene O’Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Newbrook Chapel on Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00.
Funeral Mass in St. Mathews Church, Milltown, Rathconrath at 11:00 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
It is Geraldine’s wish that bright colours be worn to her funeral.
Cathal Morrin
Ardreigh, Kilcullen, Kildare/Mountrath, Laois
Cathal passed away on the 14th December 2024 at General Hospital Naas. Predeceased by his parents Ann (Flood) and Paddy, aunts Mai, Ann, Lilly, and Frances, uncles Larry and Joe. Sadly missed by his loving sister Niamh, uncles Sean Og, Seamus, aunts Kathleen and Phyllis, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (December 17th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 18th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Cathal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
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